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===Discovery of the Angel Soulstones===
A thousand years passed and a party of [[acolyte]]s led by [[Shia Koran]] discover a cache of [[Soulstone]]s while raiding the derelict stronghold of the dark [[heretic]]s. Unaware of the torment endured by the angels over the last millennium, Koran decided to free his trapped masters. Selecting a large Soulstone, he opened himself as a channel for the soul to pass through. The being that was once an angel manifested fully within Koran, with chaotic fury clearly etched on its celestial features. Carnage ensued as the acolytes sought to banish the creature with full knowledge that doing so would also destroy their leader. Few acolytes survived the banishment ritual amidst the creature's devastation. [[Augus Moriden]] announced himself the new leader of the acolytes, and selecting a very small Soulstone, tentatively attempted to draw a small amount of the angel essence into himself. The resulting form scorched his left arm with an intense white fire and burned his eyes, but with a strong willpower he found he could control the form.
===Formation to Present Day===
Through this discovery, the [[acolyte]]s became what we now know as the Zealots. Warrior monks fighting with sword and sorcery, and when necessary - the chaotic powers of insane angels!
===Melee Zealot===
Typical melee zealots weild 2-handed-swords (or dual-wield) as a shield is unnecessary. This is because zealot's are not afraid of using the maimed left arm they recieve from manifesting, and will even use it to block enemy attacks! The bandages they use to staunch the bloodied wounds and burns are usually wrapped thick, thus giving a decent protection against physical attacks and replacing a shield. When combined with a zealot's already high dexterity, this will gives a good block rate. Melee zealots mostly concentrate on the body skill tree and therefore do not require alot of mana.
===Mana Burn Zealot===
Mana burn zealots, or "Mage Slayers" specialize in skills like "Mana Burn"(Passive) and "Mana Blast" to deliver damage to enemies based on their current mana minus their maximum mana. This build is also the most viable for PvP, especially against [[Witchdoctor]]s and [[Wizard]]s who usually rely on a relatively large mana pool.
===PvM Zealot===
This build is best suited for single player or soloing, where you want all your bases covered in case you run up against (inevitable) immunes. This build focuses mostly on the Soul skill tree, especailly the Manifest skill, and skills which increase your attacks and survivability while in this state. This build often uses the elemental spells from the mind tree. Good solid damage output is the key.
==Weaknesses==
Zealots certainly do have their flaws. One such is that they are quite susceptable to ranged attacks. Many of their attack skills involve sprinting at the enemy which leaves them very vulnerable to attacks. Also they have relatively low Health and Defence, which can be accomodated for by investing skill points in such skills as [[Endure]] and magical defence/resistance. These skills however do not increase your survival chances by much when facing ranged attackers. Manifest form only gives them an easier target, as you move slower and are somewhat larger, but at least it gives you some nifty new ranged attacks to fight fire (or more appropriately - arrows), with fire! One skill which helps against ranged attacks is [[Sandstorm]] which will flick arrows away if it is timed properly, or you could simply run in circles...
==Items==
===Miscellaneous===
Zealots can also equip the new class specific items item [[Soustone Chain]] Which are is a requirment for manifestation. New Zealot characters begin the game wearing soulstone chains that give +1 to Manifest.
==Attributes and Skills==
*'''[[Stamina]]:''' 30
====Attribute Increase Per /Level====
*'''[[Strength]]:''' 1.5
*'''[[Dexterity]]:''' 2.5